On Friday, January 30, 2015, over 90% of MFY Legal Services’ unionized staff voted to strike.
The vote provided a clear mandate, catalyzed by concerns that management is leading a race to
the bottom with policies that discourage a diverse, experienced staff, to our clients’ detriment. Download: Strike Update_2.4.15.pdf

Some good news on funding, for a change.
In late June, the Maryland Legal Aid Bureau received notice from the State of Maryland that they would not be awarded the Child In Need of Assistance (CINA) contract to provide legal representation to abused and neglected children in five large jurisdictions where the program currently provides representation.

After nearly six weeks on strike, members of the Legal Services Staff Association, NOLSW/UAW Local 2320 (LSSA) today approved a contract that allows the employees of Legal Services NYC (LSNYC) to return to work representing New York City’s low-income communities.

The members of the Legal Services Staff Association in New York City are bracing for a strike. Management made a final offer to the Union on May 1st, which will be voted on by the membership on Wednesday, May 15th.

April 25, 2013, New York, NY — Some 200 unionized employees of Legal Services NYC (LSNYC) this week participated in a half-day strike to demonstrate solidarity in the face of draconian contract changes proposed by their employer.